One of the many common phobias is dentophobia.
This is a phobia in which a person is afraid of dentists and dental manipulations. Some people say that even the specific smell of the medicines available in the dental clinic is frightening.
Unlike other phobias, dentophobia is dangerous to health because if left untreated, a number of problems can occur in the oral cavity.
There are many forms of dentophobia. You may be afraid of the following:
- The dentist itself;
- The smell of the clinic, the light involved during the manipulation and many other sensations that you have felt at least once when you arrive for a dental treatment;
- Pain;
- Needle;
- Fear that you will have difficulty breathing due to a long mouth opening.
Symptoms of dentophobia include:
- The patient avoids a visit to the dentist;
- Because of the need for a needle or is afraid of pain, avoids specific treatment;
- There is a panic;
- Trembling and nausea.
Of course, every person is an individual, and if it is easy for one to overcome a phobia, the other takes much longer. However, it is advisable to avoid dentophobia as much as possible, do not pose a threat to the oral cavity for fear, hold your head in your hands and consult a doctor in a timely manner.
With the development of modern dentistry, approaches have been refined, anesthetic materials have been improved, innovative methods have been developed - let the dentist take care of your beautiful smile.
